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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 PZBMOT history

LM61 PZB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 179,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

LM61 PZB black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
179,714 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 PZB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 PZB was last recorded at 179,714 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 9,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,843 miles · 3 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,871 miles
Average per year
8,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,714 miles
  • 2025 – 169,843 miles
  • 2024 – 166,067 miles
  • 2023 – 157,906 miles
  • 2022 – 148,338 miles
  • 2021 – 138,345 miles
  • 2020 – 131,942 miles
  • 2019 – 114,675 miles
  • 2018 – 105,587 miles
  • 2017 – 97,207 miles
  • 2016 – 88,804 miles
  • 2014 – 75,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,714 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,714 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    179,714 miles
    Test number
    936521542605
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail179,714 miles (+9,871)1 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,714 miles
    Test number
    876548836951
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass169,843 miles (+3,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    169,843 miles
    Test number
    347035288512
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass166,067 miles (+8,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    166,067 miles
    Test number
    388866356245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass157,906 miles (+9,568)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    157,906 miles
    Test number
    433084920674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,338 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    148,338 miles
    Test number
    887519584409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail148,313 miles (+9,968)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,313 miles
    Test number
    198102261998
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSide repeater not working n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,345 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    138,345 miles
    Test number
    144534450370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,942 miles (+17,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    131,942 miles
    Test number
    530521411361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass114,675 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2020
    Odometer
    114,675 miles
    Test number
    375734399453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,673 miles (+9,086)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,673 miles
    Test number
    236315059530
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass105,587 miles (+8,380)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,587 miles
    Test number
    793116431120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,207 miles (+8,403)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,207 miles
    Test number
    412045695532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,804 miles (+13,112)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,804 miles
    Test number
    868649747049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,692 miles
    Test number
    397547394205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 PZB

Does LM61 PZB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 PZB is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 PZB?
The MOT on LM61 PZB is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 PZB done?
LM61 PZB was recorded at 179,714 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 8,881 miles a year.
Has LM61 PZB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 PZB has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 PZB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 PZB find?
LM61 PZB passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; central rear drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated, and 8 more.

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